NEW ORLEANS - If you were passing through the Lower Garden District the Saturday before Christmas, there’s a good chance you noticed the party taking place near the intersection of Magazine Street and Jackson Avenue. After all, it was nearly…
NEW YORK - These days, many of us wear different hats to earn income on the side. You might clock out of one job and into the next as a ride-hailing driver, Airbnb host, Etsy shop owner or pet sitter.…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans' mayor says the city deserves to get a bigger percentage of the $166 million collected each year from a 15 percent surcharge on hotel rooms. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the city of Mardi Gras…
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Diversified Foods and Seasonings CEO Peter Smith announced on Friday, Dec. 21, that the company will invest $12 million to expand and upgrade the company’s food manufacturing facility near Madisonville, Louisiana.…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) is now accepting applications for a new program to ensure that local employers have their workforce needs met while local workers get access to greater economic opportunities. The announcement was made in…
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Ochsner Health System – a nationally-recognized healthcare system based in Louisiana – announced a new partnership with Geneva Health Solutions (GHS) – the leading device data management platform and remote monitoring service for implantable cardiac…
NEW ORLEANS - Although Graison Gill has already established his talent and passion for baking bread, he continues to reveal the breadth of his business acumen. About two months ago, the owner of Bellegarde Bakery announced his plans to relocate…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A company planning a $15.9 billion liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana won approval Friday for a five-year property tax break expected to be worth up to $1.4 billion, and that could grow…
NEW ORLEANS - What began as a quarterly toy subscription service in 2012 has grown into a thriving brick-and-mortar business – Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe, a whimsical haven of eco-friendly toys and games geared towards customers of all ages and abilities. The…
NEW ORLEANS - As the curator and co-founder of Glitter Box N.O., a whimsical Royal Street retailer, Alice McGillicuddy promotes female or femme-identifying entrepreneurs and artists. Ten-percent of the shop’s sales benefit nonprofits that educate and empower women. And since…
GONZALES, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards and VEGA Americas Inc. President Ron Hegyesi announced in a press release that the company will build a 100,000-square-foot, advanced manufacturing center in Ascension Parish. VEGA will make a $22.4 million capital…
NEW ORLEANS - The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) unveiled their 2018 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide in late November, and two southeast Louisiana-based small businesses are featured on the list – Tchoup Industries and Bergeron Woodworks. The owners…
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System recently announced a minimum wage increase from $8.10 per hour to $12 per hour, effective January 20, 2019. This initiative will increase overall annual pay to more than 1,200 employees across the health system.…
NEW ORLEANS - Travelers typically expect a little New Orleans flair while moving through MSY, but this morning, they were greeted by a full display of the city’s famous celebratory vibe. The Kinfolk Brass Brand second-lined through Concourse D, as…
NEW ORLEANS - With online retailers promising overnight deliveries, and major companies offering store pickup for orders placed through their website, Canal Place in downtown New Orleans is getting creative and coming up with news ways to attract customers. By…
AUSTIN, Tx. – United PF Partners (United PF), the largest Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) franchisee, recently reached a key milestone as they officially became the first franchisee in the system to own and operate more than 100 Planet Fitness clubs.…
NEW ORLEANS - Last week, four halls in the Morial Convention Center showcased the intricacies of the commercial marine industry and provided a wealth of information for the people who work within it. The riverfront building was the site of…
